Mappa della decarbonizzazione: verso il 2050https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95341
The energy transition is a necessary but complex step. This is why it needs to be organized through concrete actions. The «Roadmap to 2050» published by Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei in 2019 is a useful tool for policy makers who wish to make a serious commitment to decarbonizing our Planet. Paolo Carnevale201910.1406/9534110.1406/95341https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953411243249Sulla decarbonizzazione e oltrehttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95342
The energy transition and decarbonization redraw the geography of the world’s balance of power. New actors come into play, such as the countries that own the natural resources (lithium, cobalt, rare earths...) required for the vectors and infrastructures. The radical transformation of our manufacturing process on a global scale will involve costs and conflicts. Political staff and diplomatic actions to match the transformation will be needed. Giulio Sapelli201910.1406/9534210.1406/95342https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953422250267La governance del climahttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95343
Consensus on climate change is growing among business and financial operators and in the civil society, thanks to the work of scientists and climate activists. Global climate change negotiations however, are not making symmetrical progress and suffer from the usual setbacks: insufficient commitment and the lack of convincing mechanisms even on the part of the signatories of the Paris agreement. The article attempts to assess this progress rationally by looking at the climate change debate in a historical perspective in order to understand the main issues at stake. Domenico Siniscalco201910.1406/9534310.1406/95343https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953433268277Il processo di decarbonizzazione globale tra tecnologia e geopoliticahttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95344
Energy resources are crucial in shaping a country’s industrial, economic and social structures. The decarbonization measures for the energy transition will bring about a profound change in our lives and relationships. Energy geopolitics will be completely revolutionized. Manfred Hafner, Simone Tagliapietra201910.1406/9534410.1406/95344https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953444278283 Il «Green Deal europeo» della presidente von der Leyen: quali priorità?https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95345
Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 is the ambitious goal of the new President of the European Commission. It is technically and economically complex, but possible. The next three decades will be decisive. We need a multidimensional policy that involves companies, regions, states, workers, and consumers. Simone Tagliapietra201910.1406/9534510.1406/95345https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953455284290Elogio del petroliohttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95346
Speeding up the transition might reduce consensus, but doing nothing might get us roasted. Graduality and reformism are needed. The challenge is incorporating the energy transition into a government program. Massimo Nicolazzi, Veronica Ronchi201910.1406/9534610.1406/95346https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953466291302Verso meccanismi innovativi di tassazione delle emissioni di CO2: teoria e risultati empiricihttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95347
All the environmental policy initiatives for reducing CO2 emissions implemented so far are grounded on the so-called Production-Based Accounting (PBA) paradigm: countries are responsible for the emissions occurring within their borders. This article discusses and assesses the alternative approach of Consumption-Based Accounting (CBA), where countries become responsible for the CO2 emissions embedded in their final demand products. Nicolò Golinucci, Matteo Vincenzo Rocco, Stefano Maria Ronco, Emanuela Colombo201910.1406/9534710.1406/95347https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953477303314Energia: nuove tecnologie in campohttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95348
The energy transition requires a strong acceleration in the innovation of energy technologies. The massive introduction of renewable energy requires the implementation of low-cost and sustainable electricity storage devices and the use of decarbonized and versatile energy vectors.Hervé Bercegol, Sophie Didierjean, Mathieu Étienne, François Kalaydjian, Jean Le Bideau, Fabrice Lemoine, Guy Maisonnier, Gaël Maranzana, Fabrice Patisson, Abdelilah Slaoui201910.1406/9534810.1406/95348https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953488315327Il sole fatto in casahttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95349
Fusion power could be the energy of the future. The goal could be achieved by the middle of the century. Various initiatives are being undertaken in the world.Giuseppe Tannoia201910.1406/9534910.1406/95349https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/953499328334Per decarbonizzare ci vuole unione. Tecnologie, policy, azioni intraprese e da intraprendere nel sistema elettricohttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95350
As early as 2030, half of the electricity consumption will have to come from renewable sources. This is part of the long-term strategy outlined by the European Union, and it is only the first step towards a zero-carbon economy, Horizon 2050. The power sector is crucial to achieve carbon neutrality, but many challenges need to be faced given the different levels of criticality. Fabio Lanati, Maria Gaeta201910.1406/9535010.1406/95350https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535010335342Il futuro dei trasporti tra digitalizzazione e decarbonizzazionehttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95351
The transport sector is still strongly linked to oil. Alternative technologies, such as electric vehicles, are now available, but their sustainability requires electricity generation based on low-emission sources. Better mobility planning is also needed, integrating shared mobility, active mobility and public transport, including digital technologies. Michel Noussan201910.1406/9535110.1406/95351https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535111343350I trasporti long haul, la sfida del settore mobilityhttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95352
Enabling the mobility of people and goods means connecting people and nations and fostering economic and cultural exchanges and social development. As the population and the economy grow, transport demand continues to increase; as a consequence the transport sector currently accounts for one third of the total consumption of energy vectors, the oil products being more than 90%. The complexity of the sector requires deploying a diverse mix of decarbonization solutions to meet the challenges within each of its four main segments: roadways, railways, aviation, and navigation. This scenario urges brave but realistic regulatory frameworks and technologies suitable to create a fertile environment for innovation considering the actions and the strategies also as a function of the geographies, unleashing the potential of research while fostering virtuous behaviours of citizens in all transport modes. Renato Mazzonicini, Marco Bocciolone, Emanuela Colombo, Francesco Sanvito201910.1406/9535210.1406/95352https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535212351362SDG 11 e la decarbonizzazione urbana: pratiche e città all’avanguardiahttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95353
Global warming is one of the main challenges of the century. Cities are responsible for over 50% of the total emissions, and represent key areas for the fight against climate change. The article defines the meaning of zeroemission cities and identifies potential decarbonization practices, such as the GHG inventory and the Green Budget, and specific policies for reducing emissions in the main energy-intensive sectors, such as infrastructure, transport and waste. Pietro Spataro, Laura Cavalli, Sergio Vergalli201910.1406/9535310.1406/95353https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535313363371Decarbonizzazione del settore edilizio: priorità e strategiehttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95354
The aim is to construct new buildings with zero, or nearly zero, fossil fuels consumption and to upgrade the existing ones. Technological solutions for decarbonizing the building sector are available, while the financial ones still need to be developed. Fabrizio Leonforte, Claudio del Pero, Niccolò Aste, Alessandro Miglioli201910.1406/9535410.1406/95354https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535414372381La sfida della nostra generazionehttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95355
We now have the tools to transition toward renewable energy and to work to slow, stop and reverse deforestation – both on a global scale. Yes, time is short, but not too short. As President Obama said: «We are the first generation to feel the effects of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it!» Federica Bietta201910.1406/9535510.1406/95355https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535515382390Cibo e decarbonizzazione «from farm to fork». Le sfide lungo la filierahttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95356
The agri-food system is responsible for almost 30% of greenhouse gas emissions produced by anthropogenic activities. As part of the 2030 Agenda research area, FEEM has launched research activities related to food and the agro-industrial chain with a multi-stakeholder approach. Stefania Quaini, Sergio Vergalli201910.1406/9535610.1406/95356https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535616391400Digitalizzazione: una nuova era per l’energia?https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95357
The energy sector has been an early adopter of digital technologies. In the 1970s, power utilities were digital pioneers, using emerging technologies to facilitate grid management and operation. The energy industry was the first to introduce digitalization in the 1970s. Global investment in digital electricity infrastructure and software has grown by over 20% annually since 2014, reaching USD 47 billion in 2016. Digitalization can assist in providing electricity to the 1.1 billion people who still lack access to it. Laura Cozzi, Vincenzo Franza201910.1406/9535710.1406/95357https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535717401418La decarbonizzazione del settore energetico attraverso l’uso dell’idrogenohttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95358
«Yes, dear friends, I think that one day water will be used as a fuel, and that hydrogen and oxygen, used separately or together, will provide an inexhaustible source of heat and light». We read it as children in “The Mysterious Islandµ by Jules Verne. Imagination becomes reality. Hydrogen is a key element in achieving decarbonization targets to preserve the Earth. If produced from natural sources it is a zero-impact vector. Marta Gandiglio, Domenico Ferrero201910.1406/9535810.1406/95358https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535818419427Una rivoluzione a tutto gashttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95359
Compared to coal and oil, gas emits half as much CO2 as coal and 30% less than oil. Gas is also free of dangerous pollutants such as sulphur and nitrogen dioxides. In our energy decarbonization era, gas has a huge potential. Francesco Gattei201910.1406/9535910.1406/95359https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9535919428435Decarbonizzazione e crescita delle rinnovabilihttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95360
Energy efficiency and transition to less polluting fuels, but above all the exponential growth of renewables and the reduced amount of energy required for their development are key factors for the decarbonization process, along with the shift from subsidy mechanisms to the free market, with forms of regulation to guarantee profitability. Luca Cosentino, Cristiana Argentino, Stefania Santomauro, Grazia Morea201910.1406/9536010.1406/95360https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9536020436446Battere i pronostici sul cambiamento climatico. L’Africa può mettersi alla testa della corsa all’efficienza energetica?https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95361
Africa, through its wide range of renewable energy options, can transform its potential into reality through massive deployment of solar, hydropower, geothermal and wind, though only with useful information and planning. There are several examples of countries moving beyond the starting blocks and entering the fast lane. It is within the realm of possibility for Africa to lead the low carbon development trajectory, trading in low carbon consumable goods, deciding on its own formula and mix of green technologies with a reasonable dose of fossil fuel usage and embarking on a development process that is aligned with national and continental ambitions and plans. Fatima Denton201910.1406/9536110.1406/95361https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9536121447464Accesso all’elettricità, migrazioni e conflitti in Africa sub-saharianahttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95362
Imagine life with no electricity. It’s not easy. No refrigerators, computers, machines of all kinds, light bulbs, etc. Farmers cannot pump water and irrigate their fields, their first source of livelihood. Drugs cannot be stored at a controlled temperature, there is no air circulation and dehumidification at home and at work during hot summer days. No reading a book after dark. Giacomo Falchetta, Emanuele Frixa201910.1406/9536210.1406/95362https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9536222465479L’Africa e gli obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile. Un cammino ancora lungohttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95363
Despite the widespread adoption of and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, Africa continues to lag behind most of the world when it comes to socioeconomic development. In fact, a recent report by the Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa – «Africa 2030: Sustainable Development Goals Three-Year Reality Check» – reveals that minimal progress has been made and, in some instances, there is complete stagnation. Belay Begashaw201910.1406/9536310.1406/95363https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9536323480484Il dilemma africano: aumentare le emissioni o scambiarlehttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95364
Africa’s potential to participate in the international carbon markets is large, given its ability to contribute to greenhouse gases (GHG) mitigation. Its potential for renewable energy generation, climate smart agriculture and extensive forestry sector all provide huge greenhouse gases mitigation potential. There are also vast areas of low productivity land where management could be altered to increase carbon stocks and create credits. Overcoming the challenges that hinder their exploitation could see Africa increase its ability to tap into the international carbon markets. However, there are certain things that need to be put in place in order for African carbon markets to flourish including filling the financing gaps by leveraging other sources of finance, increasing its investments in renewable energy, catalyzing the African carbon markets by putting in place regulatory systems and increasing public funding for seed capital for carbon reduction projects. Benjamin Boakye201910.1406/9536410.1406/95364https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9536424485493Diritti, beni comuni e sussidiarietàhttps://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/95365
The article focuses on the identification and implementation of policies in Africa based on public-private collaboration that could contribute to speeding up the process towards energy access, considered as a common good. Emanuela Colombo, Tommaso Scandroglio201910.1406/9536510.1406/95365https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.1406/9536525494504